Discussion · Government Orders
Kevin Lamoureux Liberal
“Our government is helping make life more affordable and supporting farmers. We gave money to 11 million people for groceries and cut the fuel tax by 10 cents a litre.”
“Mr. Speaker, I believe that through the whole estimates process, the government has given a great deal of attention to the issues of agriculture and, in particular, taxation. The member made reference to how we could support making things more affordable. Just last Friday, we dealt with the issue of providing the groceries and essentials benefit program, supporting 11 million Canadians. There is more. We could talk about the fuel excise tax. Fuel costs 10¢ less a litre. If the member was fair in his assessment, he would realize that, in many ways, the government is there to support the issue of affordability with regard to agriculture, whether it is canola out west or providing export opportunities—”
Official Hansard
Mr. Speaker, I believe that through the whole estimates process, the government has given a great deal of attention to the issues of agriculture and, in particular, taxation. The member made reference to how we could support making things more affordable. Just last Friday, we dealt with the issue of providing the groceries and essentials benefit program, supporting 11 million Canadians. There is more. We could talk about the fuel excise tax. Fuel costs 10¢ less a litre. If the member was fair in his assessment, he would realize that, in many ways, the government is there to support the issue of affordability with regard to agriculture, whether it is canola out west or providing export opportunities—